Howdy @Brandon RossiGoing to fast is all relative to each individual's comfort level.  I

However, remember you personal risk tolerance level is a fact just as much as an interest rate is, and should be considered in all decisions. my personal leaning is to invest in a rental, and let the rental pay your loans off for you

Hello BP,Curious to see if there are any lake or levee builders out there in BP land. 

Staying at this high-level, I see one flaw in your thinking...If you have a really good deal, you don't want to waste any time. 

My confidence level is very strong. 

It is the next level. I

He's gotten to know me well enough to know what my expectation level is, and we have both learned alot about the trials of managing subs. 

You mentioned that stability is what you crave so you could do the house hack of buy hold live and keep repeating that process over and over again, but I do not think you would find that very stable for you or for your son and that regard you right to think about having that stability locked away in a bank, but do not be afraid to risk a little of that capital to start just figure out what your comfort level is and work from there, and of course do not be afraid to reach out.

I am happy with where I am at right now, but hesitated for years to jump to the next level. I

Be welcoming and accommodating wherever you can do so within your comfort level.  I